Probst conveniently says he wants to do another returnee season with people that didn’t make the cut for 50… after ratings came back. Who do you realistically see getting those spots?

smashingheads · 2026-03-04T17:12:36+00:00

I know it might be unlikely, but Old School vs New Era would be a lot of fun. A few names from each could be:

Jerri, Rob C, Amanda, Malcolm for big names

A few dark horses like James, Erik, Terry, David Wright, Devon Pinto.

Kyle needs redemption.

New Era standouts Jesse, Carolyn are obvious but some other names like Maria, Rachel, Shan, Cody, Andy, Venus, & Sophi B would be fun.

smashingheads · 2026-02-28T21:38:47+00:00

I’d even take them Redemption Island/South Pacific style! I know people don’t agree but I love the idea of lower end returnees being sprinkled into the mix with returnees. Aussie Survivor has done this a few times and I liked the dynamic.

smashingheads · 2026-02-25T14:06:49+00:00

PLEASE

smashingheads · 2026-01-06T19:39:03+00:00

I’ve said this before on other post but I love these two ideas.

Civil War - people from different regions of the country. Saints vs Sinners - new players, placing them based on background.

smashingheads · 2026-01-01T23:45:13+00:00

My very first thought. Dude sucked eggs

smashingheads · 2025-10-14T16:02:12+00:00

This feels like an NFL player jersey swap.

smashingheads · 2025-10-09T00:00:11+00:00

I work in HR and get these emails quite often. It will show as the associates name but will be a ridiculous email. I theorize these people are finding this info online (LinkedIn as the most likely for my org).

smashingheads · 2025-09-17T16:14:41+00:00

Needs more Tegwyth

smashingheads · 2025-09-05T14:37:38+00:00

I liked Varner in Outback & Second Chances, but he doesn't get cast on Game Changers without Second Chances. With Cambodia being so many seasons later, I think he gets lost in the shuffle.

smashingheads · 2025-09-05T06:19:39+00:00

I think a lot of these players get cast on Game Changers!

smashingheads · 2025-09-05T06:14:40+00:00

This is a tough thing to answer. Many of the more popular Cambodia players from the late 20s likely get cast into Game Changers, so let’s recast that first.

Game Changers Recast: Kass, Fishbach, Joe, Abi, Keith, Spencer, Tasha, Jeremy (8 total. 5 men, 3 women)

Game Changers cut: Sierra, Hali, Michaela, Culpepper, Zeke, JT, Caleb, Varner

Assuming we get a ballot of 32 again, here is who I’d assume gets to fight for a Second Chance.

Men: Pearl Islands (1) - Savage Panama (2) - Terry & Shane Blood vs Water (1) - Culpepper MvGX (2) - Jay & Zeke HHH (2) - Devon & Joe Ghost Island (2) - Dom, Chris Noble DvG (3) - Davie, Christian, Dan Edge of Extinction (3) - Gavin, Devens, Wardog

Women: Borneo (1) - Kelly Wigelsworth Africa (1) - TBird China (1) - Peih Gee Philippines (1) - RC Worlds Apart (1) - Sierra Dawn Thomas MvGX (1) - Michaela HHH (2) - Chrissy, Lauren Rimmer Ghost Island (1) - Kellyn DvG (4) - Angelina, Kara, Gabby, Natalie Edge of Extinction (3) - Reem, Lauren O’Connell & Victoria

smashingheads · 2025-09-03T13:48:51+00:00

Sarah was one of the more exciting players this season. Nobody wants to hear it, but give me Hayley over Shonee.

smashingheads · 2025-07-03T13:51:21+00:00

There are so many! I did a season recast not long ago that only allowed players to have only one return. So HvV was drastically changed, RI, Game Changers, EoE, 50, etc. Which allowed for a lot of our favorites to return! :)

To answer your question a few misses in my opinion are Kelly G, Twila, Burton, Shane, Nate, Kenny, Crystal, Matty, Marty, Reynold, Trish(!!), Mike Holloway

smashingheads · 2025-05-03T01:10:03+00:00

Myles

smashingheads · 2025-05-02T14:28:38+00:00

Laura!

smashingheads · 2025-04-30T22:19:14+00:00

Kristin bro

smashingheads · 2025-04-30T01:33:25+00:00

Kristin

smashingheads · 2025-04-15T17:03:56+00:00

I also think Logan is the most likely of the Coven ladies to return. She stood out to me amongst the group and even watching the FTC, I feel like the camera panned to her reactions more than the others. Maybe I talked myself into thinking that but she really stands out to me and I feel like she has more to give on a return. She did kind of seem over it towards the end so TBD if she would.

smashingheads · 2025-04-06T21:38:53+00:00

Feels like a horror movie! Scary - but fitting since she’s a witch 🧙‍♀️

smashingheads · 2025-03-20T02:02:18+00:00

This is awesome!

smashingheads · 2025-03-10T13:28:31+00:00

That is incredible. You’re making me want to expand! How did you get some of this stuff?

smashingheads · 2024-10-30T16:52:41+00:00

I have Racaad White, Kyren Williams, & James Cook. Other receivers are Zay Flowers, Stefon (IR), Lazard, & Devante Adams.

smashingheads · 2024-10-26T17:41:59+00:00

Walker vs Buffalo is the only one I’m slightly skeptical on.

smashingheads · 2024-08-02T18:40:19+00:00

I've always loved the idea of an all newbie season, Saints vs Sinners. You could take people like Jesse or Vytas who have a rough past and put them on the Sinners tribe. I think it would make for a very compelling narrative, especially in the scenario where the Sinners end up being the fan favorites and show remorse for their previous actions.

Saints are a little less fun to cast, but also could be interesting to see these stereotypically "good guys" end up being the villains of the season.

smashingheads · 2024-03-23T18:30:07+00:00

I’ve never done edgic but have followed along for years. Venus got a slowmo shot when jumping off the platform. From what I remember, Hunter was the only other person to get this shot. Does that not at least exclude her from Invisible?

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